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Shipping container condensation is caused by temperature fluctuations that occur during transit. Coffee is a commodity with an elevated risk of shipping container condensation damage, so it is no surprise to see the Vdry Blanket asVdry Blanket is such a popular choice to protect against losses. We partnered with a major US coffee buyer to investigate how the Vdry Blanket can better protect against shipping container condensation.     Why is coffee susceptible to shipping container condensation?   To understand why coffee is susceptible to shipping container condensation, it is important to …

Thermal pallet covers are an essential way to protect temperature-sensitive cargo at all stages of the supply chain. As with other forms of cold chain packaging, thermal pallet covers ensure that goods are not exposed to extreme temperatures or fluctuations during handling, despite any external climatic stresses. This makes thermal pallet covers popular with high-risk industries such as perishables and pharmaceuticals.   How do Thermal Pallet Covers Protect your Cargo? Thermal pallet covers are placed over palletized cargo and are considered one of the most effective forms of cold chain …

You load your container with high-absorption cargo desiccants only to find the goods ruined by container rain damage at the destination. For your next shipment, you add more cargo desiccants believing that will fix the problem. It doesn’t. The goods arrive soaked and unfit for purpose. The reality is that the complex nature of container shipping means that often we have to take a step back to analyze the problem, instead of throwing more of the same in the search for a solution. There are several periods during a voyage …

As you can see in our recent blog it is common for cargo to be exposed to container rain even when desiccant bags are used. This is no surprise. International container shipping is a complex affair in which a variety of risk factors converge to ensure that container rain damage is an ever-present problem. This means that shippers need to take a step back to analyze the root cause of the challenge instead of relying on the same one-size-fits-all approach. So what’s the solution? Check out our following guide in which …

As we have already discussed in our blogs, cargo is regularly at risk of heat damage at various stages of the supply chain. While we have shared some in-depth tips on how to better protect your goods against extreme temperatures and fluctuations, to appreciate the risk to cargo it is important to understand the key types of heat transfer. The Impact of Solar Radiation During Shipping Unsurprisingly direct exposure to sunlight is a key source of cargo temperature damage. This can occur regularly at all stages of the supply chain, especially …

Paper and cardboard are popular materials used to line the walls and floors of the container to and protect goods against condensation and contamination. However, while these methods may look good on paper, they do present several problems that can hurt the environment, operational costs, and the quality of your cargo. These drawbacks are why many shippers are turning to the Vdry Liner to improve how they line the shipping container walls and floor.     What Happens When Paper Linings Get Wet? Have you ever heard the expression “they couldn’t fight their way out of a wet …

Cargo desiccants are an essential way to protect goods against moisture damage during shipping. But with so many desiccant bags for shipping containers on the market, it can be hard to understand which are best for your needs. In our in-depth guide we outline what key characteristics you should keep an eye out for, and some of the common problems that can arise with subpar container desiccants.     Absorption Is Key When Choosing Desiccant Bags for Shipping Containers Desiccant bags for shipping containers use an absorbent gel formula to …

Heat damage to cargo is a widespread problem, leading to billions of dollars in direct losses. In fact, an investigation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) found that as much as 20% of perishable goods are damaged by poor cold chain practices. This means that high-quality thermal packaging is essential for shippers to protect goods at every stage of the supply chain from extreme temperatures and fluctuations. Check out our guide to understand the key stages of shipping in which the risk of heat damage to cargo is increased.   …